YL vs EE T10 2026: Shanaka 60 Off 25, Yas Lions Win by 6 Wkts
Published on November 8, 2026
Summary Overview: Yas Lions beat Emirates Eagles by 6 wickets with eight balls to spare in the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Player of the Match Dasun Shanaka hit six sixes in 60 off 25 to chase 116, after Shimron Hetmyer's 65 not out off 30 had carried the Eagles to 115 for 4.
Who won? Yas Lions, by 6 wickets with eight balls to spare at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Eagles made 115 for 4 in their 10 overs, and the Lions reached 117 for 4 in 8.4 overs.
Who starred? Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka hit six sixes and four fours in 60 off 25 balls and was named Player of the Match.
What about the Eagles? Shimron Hetmyer smashed 65 not out off 30, with four sixes, but no other Eagles batter passed 20.
What does it mean? It is the Lions' first win after losing the opener to the UAE Bulls. The Eagles suffer their first defeat.
Match Report: Shanaka Outhits Hetmyer
For readers new to the format: in T10 cricket, each team bats for just 10 overs (an over is six legal deliveries), and a whole match lasts about 90 minutes.
Emirates Eagles' Innings: Hetmyer Carries the Eagles
Yas Lions captain Jason Holder won the toss and chose to bowl. Kyle Mayers hit two sixes in 20 off 9 before Akeal Hosein had him caught by James Vince, and Holder removed Alex Hales for 3. The Eagles were 30 for 2 in the third over.
Shimron Hetmyer and captain Rovman Powell (14 off 13) added 41, but Khuzaima Tanveer took two wickets in the eighth over, removing Powell and Kusal Perera. At 77 for 4, the Eagles needed a big finish, and Hetmyer delivered it. He scored 32 off his last 9 balls, adding 38 off 12 with Chris Green, and finished on 65 not out off 30. The Eagles posted 115 for 4.
Yas Lions' Chase: Shanaka's Six-Hitting
Trent Boult bowled James Vince in the first over, and the Lions lost Ansh Tandon (12 off 4, two sixes) and Andries Gous (14) to be 43 for 3 in the fourth over.
Then Dasun Shanaka took charge. He and Karim Janat added 64 off 26 balls, with Shanaka scoring 51 of them. His six sixes took the game away from the Eagles, and by the time Haider Razzaq had him caught in the ninth over, the Lions needed just 9 runs. Holder hit a four and a six in 10 not out off 3, and the Lions won with eight balls to spare.
Turning Point: The Shanaka and Janat Stand
At 43 for 3 in the fourth over, the Lions needed 73 from 37 balls. Shanaka's onslaught, scoring 51 off 20 balls in the stand with Janat, turned a tricky chase into a comfortable win.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Dasun Shanaka | Yas Lions | 60 (25), 4 fours, 6 sixes, plus a catch, Player of the Match |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | Yas Lions | 2 for 28 (2 overs) |
| Jason Holder (c) | Yas Lions | 10* (3), and 1 for 18, plus a catch |
| Karim Janat | Yas Lions | 11* (6), 2 fours |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Emirates Eagles | 65* (30), 4 fours, 4 sixes, plus a catch |
| Kyle Mayers | Emirates Eagles | 20 (9), 2 sixes |
| Haider Razzaq | Emirates Eagles | 2 for 23 (1.4 overs) |
| Hardus Viljoen | Emirates Eagles | 1 for 12 (2 overs) |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Mayers' fast start | Eagles 22 for 1 (1.4 overs) |
| Tanveer's two wickets | 71 for 2 to 77 for 4 |
| Hetmyer and Green finish | 38* off 12 balls |
| Eagles total | 115 for 4 (10 overs) |
| Lions' early wickets | 43 for 3 (3.5 overs) |
| Shanaka and Janat stand | 64 off 26 balls for the 4th wicket |
| Lions win | 117 for 4 (8.4 overs) |
First Two Overs
| Team | Score |
| Emirates Eagles | 28 for 1 |
| Yas Lions | 30 for 1 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Yas Lions | James Vince, Andries Gous (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Tom Moores, Ansh Tandon, Jason Holder (c), David Willey, Karim Janat, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akeal Hosein, Khuzaima Tanveer |
| Emirates Eagles | Alex Hales, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Kusal Perera, Srikar Bharat (wk), Chris Green, Trent Boult, Tymal Mills, Hardus Viljoen, Haider Razzaq |
Both teams were unchanged.
Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Table After Match 4
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| United Tigers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +5.100 |
| Yas Lions | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.696 |
| UAE Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.517 |
| Emirates Eagles | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.107 |
| Royal Desert Champions | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.600 |
| Arabian Aces | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -5.100 |
Net run rate compares how fast a team scores with how fast its opponents score.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Local (GST) | UK (GMT) | PKT | IST | ET |
| 5 | Sun, Nov 8 | UAE Bulls vs United Tigers | 5:45 PM | 1:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:45 AM |
| 6 | Sun, Nov 8 | Arabian Aces vs Royal Desert Champions | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7 | Mon, Nov 9 | Emirates Eagles vs Arabian Aces | 5:45 PM | 1:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:45 AM |
All matches at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. GST is Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4). ET is US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Yas Lions vs Emirates Eagles?
- Yas Lions, by 6 wickets with eight balls to spare.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Dasun Shanaka, for his 60 off 25 balls.
How many sixes did Shanaka hit?
- Six, along with four fours.
How many did Shimron Hetmyer score?
- 65 not out off 30 balls, with four fours and four sixes.
When do Emirates Eagles play next?
- Monday, November 9, against Arabian Aces at 5:45 PM local time (7:15 PM IST, 6:45 PM PKT).
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